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The hills, rocks and
valleys which contribute to the very unique character of Wayanad
provide a lot for adventure tourism. Trekking to the Chembra peak
is a risky mountaineering endeavour. Chembra peak, the highest hill
in Wayanad, is near Meppady town. Trekking to the top of this peak
takes almost a day. Tourists can also stay one or two days at the
top of the peak in temporary camps. District Tourism Promotion Council
provides guides, sleeping bags, canvases, huts and trekking implements
on hire. The scenic beauty of Wayanad, which is visible from the
top of Chambra, is very exhilerating.
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The Kuruva island,
950 acres of ever green forest on the tributaries of east flowing
river Kabani, is an ideal picnic spot, far away from the disturbances
of city life. The island is uninhabited. Rare species of birds, orchids
and herbs are the sovereigns of this supernal kingdom. It is 17 Kms.
east of Mananthavady and 40 kms. north west of Sulthan Bathery.
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Muthanga, Which is
16 kms. east of Sulthan Bathery, is located very near to the Karnadaka
border. Wild forests covering an area of 345 sq.kms form the Muthanga
wild life sanctuary; the biggest abode of wild animals in Malabar.
Elephant, spotted deer, bison, tiger, cheeta, wild bear, etc. are
found in this sanctuary. The forest Department has facilities for
providing elephant rides to tourists, here.
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Pakshipathalam in the Brahmagiri hills at Thirunelli,
is a challenging tourist spot for any adventure seeking tourist.
To reach Pakshipathalam seventeen kilometres have to be covered through
wild forest. The deep rock caves, formed among the thick blocks of
rocks at the northern top end of the Brahmagiri, are the abode of
various birds and wild beasts. Special permission has to be obtained
from Forest Department to go to Pakshipathalam. District Tourism
Promotion Council arranges vehicle, guides, camping equipments, etc.
to the tourists, on hire.
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Pazhassi Tourist Resort
at Mananthavady is a good picnic centre in north Wayanad. There is
a good aquarium here. Coin-operated toys for children and boating
facilities for tourists are available here. Pazhassi Raja, the Lion
of Kerala, who organised guerilla type warfare against British East
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It
is a natural fresh water lake, brimmed with ever green mountains.
The weather here is salacious; the scenic beauty, hypnotising and
the nature, unspoiled. Pookot lake tourist resort in Vythiri is
the most sought after tourist spot of Wayanad. There is an aquarium
and a green house here. Boating facilities are also available.
Spices and handicraft items are also arranged for sale at Pookot.
The lake has an area of 8.5ha. and the maximum water depth is 6.5mtrs.
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The waterfalls at Soochippara
near Meppadi is really a treasure of nature, yet to be discovered.
The stretches of waterfalls ranging at places from 100 to 300 feet
height is a treat to the eyes. The pool below, provides for water
rafting, swimming, bathing,etc. The tree top huts at Soochippara
give an unique view of the valleys of the Western Ghats and the glimmering
shallow waters of the surrounding springs.
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This is the largest
earth dam in India. The topography here is such that many islands
will be formed in the upstream of the dam when the dam is full. These
islands with the background of the Banasura hill will provide a hypnotising
sight to tourists.
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This
location of breathtaking beauty is three kilometres from Ambalavayal
which is 25 kilometres
from Kalpetta. The Edakkal cave in the Ambukuthy mountain, is not
a cave in the real sense. As stated in the India Antiquary (Vol.XXX,
page - 410) and quoted in the District Gazette, Kozhikode, it is
only'a cleft about 96ft. long and 22ft wide in the rock'. It is a
fissure made by a corner of rock splitting off from the main body
due to some natural causes. The depth of both the cleft and the fissure
is 30 ft. What makes it a cave to the ordinary observer is the fact
that in the other portion of the large cleft, an enormous rock, weighing
several tonnes, has fallen forming a roof over a large part of it.
The rock wall contains some interesting carvings, which represent
human and animal figures and objects of human use and symbols. These
carvings speak of a highly civilized people of pre-historic age and
inspires the archaeologists and historians to rewrite the history
of Wayanad and Kerala as a whole.
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One
of the highest locations in Wayanad, Lakkidi also commands a picturesque
scenery. It is about 58 kms. north east of Kozhikode and five kms.
south of Vythiri. Lakkidi, the gate way of Wayanad, lies atop Thamarassery,
a ghat pass at an elevation of 700 m. above mean sea level.The
lofty mountain peaks, the gurging stream, luxuriant vegetation
and the bird's eye view of the deep valley on the south, with its
winding roads, are breath taking. The 12 kms.long journey from
Adivaram to Lakkidi through ghat road with nine hairpin bends amidst
thick forests, is a fascinating experience.
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